How to pronounce crabtree
Say it like KRAB-tree. Crabtree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB).
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- KRAB
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crabtree pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- treeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crabtree
American and British speakers say crabtree in essentially the same way: /ˈkræbˌtri/ in the US and /ˈkræbˌtriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAB-tree.
What does crabtree mean?
- Alternative form of crab tree.
Questions about saying crabtree
How do you pronounce crabtree?
Say KRAB-tree. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræbˌtri/. In British English it is /ˈkræbˌtriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crabtree?
Crabtree has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAB). Broken into parts: KRAB · tree.
Do Americans and Brits say crabtree the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræbˌtri/ and the British form is /ˈkræbˌtriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.